US Bridges

Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. P10008000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
136 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Fairground Ave
CrossesWisc Central Ltd
Location0.4M N JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.95503, -90.57735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fairground Ave over Wisc Central Ltd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.